2015 Fantasy Baseball Rankings & ProjectionsFirst Baseman #1

Goldschmidt was on pace for 27 home runs last year before he went down with a broken hand due to a hit by pitch against Pirates' Relief Pitcher Ernesto Frieri back on August 1st. At that time Goldschmidt was hitting .300 with a .396 OBP and a .542 slugging percentage. All of those numbers were similar to his 2013 numbers when he put up 36 home runs and a second place finish in the National League MVP voting to Andrew McCutchen.

Paul is one of the game's best power hitters and he's quick enough on his feet to steal 10+ bases, similar to what a young Albert Pujols nearly accomplished on a yearly basis just a few years ago. Goldschmidt has hit one home run per every 20.2 at bats thus far in his career. His .231 Isolated Power Rate is among the league's best as is his walk rate.

The Diamondbacks' First Baseman is still young (28 years old) so he should have no problem recovering.

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Goldschmidt was also clutch last season hitting seven of his 19 home runs in the 7th inning or later.

If you take a look at the other elite First Basemen in the league, you'll come to find out that Goldschmidt's speed advantage is the key difference along with Miggy's potential ankle issues and Jose Abreu's inexperience in the league.